Our Next Meeting is on
Thursday 28th September
at The Station, BS1 2AG 7pm - 8.30-pm
Doors open at 6.30pm for an informal mingle before this month's talk with a Social get-together at the pub afterwards to continue the conversation
We will be going to the Bay Horse, barely a couple of minutes walk from the Station
Apologies but we are now unable to offer the online Zoom option for this talk as our technical person in charge of setting it up can't be with us on the day.
Talk: "Green Manures:
the plants that go on giving"
Maggi Brown
former Head of Education & Senior Advisor, Garden Organic
Admission by Ticket only, available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk
Thursday 28th September
at The Station, BS1 2AG 7pm - 8.30-pm
Doors open at 6.30pm for an informal mingle before this month's talk with a Social get-together at the pub afterwards to continue the conversation
We will be going to the Bay Horse, barely a couple of minutes walk from the Station
Apologies but we are now unable to offer the online Zoom option for this talk as our technical person in charge of setting it up can't be with us on the day.
Talk: "Green Manures:
the plants that go on giving"
Maggi Brown
former Head of Education & Senior Advisor, Garden Organic
Admission by Ticket only, available here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk
Farmers have been using green manures for centuries in order to keep their land in good condition. But when artificial fertilisers appeared and were widely marketed, many growers, and gardeners, transferred their allegiance to these easy to use products. However, as organic gardening began to gain popularity in the second half of the 20th century, green manures began once again to find their place, not just in agriculture, but horticulture.
Green manures are a range of plants grown to benefit the soil in many ways, which can work wonders in gardens lacking organic matter, depleted of nutrients, and with poor soil condition. There are many varieties suiting most soils and conditions. They are truly plants that go on giving in so many ways.
Maggi will talk about the range available, their benefits, how and when to use them, and why we should have them as part of our regular gardening regime.
Green manures are a range of plants grown to benefit the soil in many ways, which can work wonders in gardens lacking organic matter, depleted of nutrients, and with poor soil condition. There are many varieties suiting most soils and conditions. They are truly plants that go on giving in so many ways.
Maggi will talk about the range available, their benefits, how and when to use them, and why we should have them as part of our regular gardening regime.
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SHIFT Bristol have published their plans for the autumn, including some fantastic Events and Courses to attend:
- Planet Local Summit on Monday, 25th September
- Introduction to Permaculture Course (Nov and Dec)
- Full Permaculture Design Course (Jan - March)
Much more to find at: https://www.shiftbristol.org.uk/
- Planet Local Summit on Monday, 25th September
- Introduction to Permaculture Course (Nov and Dec)
- Full Permaculture Design Course (Jan - March)
Much more to find at: https://www.shiftbristol.org.uk/
Garden Organic produce an interesting monthly e-mail Newsletter which you can sign up to here: www.gardenorganic.org.uk/newsletter
Also posted on their website now are Webinars, Workshops and Self-guided online learning Courses. More details for these and for booking here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/events
You can find Talks and Events listed by other Local Groups of Garden Organic here: https://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/local-events
A search in YouTube for "Chris Collins Organic Gardener" will find you lots of helpful demos. You can watch one on seed sowing here: https://www.youtube.com
And for tips on maintaining your Herb plants here is a link to Jekka's Blog which also links to her video "Sowing Seeds": www.jekkas.com/blogs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
All her previous blogs are available on the site to explore - and to sign up for Jekka's Newsletter go to the foot of her Organic Herb Farm home page: www.jekkas.com
For tips on how to grow and maintain herbs see her page "How to Grow Herbs" here: www.jekkas.com/pages/jekkas-guide-on-how-to-grow-herbs
Some other regular events and a few local sites to watch (see also Links Page):
Incredible Edibles Bristol:
work parties and tours around the Urban Food Trail and more ... https://ediblebristol.org.uk Grow Wilder (formerly Feed Bristol): wildlife friendly gardening and sustainable food growing activities https://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk Propagation Place, St Werbergs City Farm: you can explore the site as well as buy online https://www.swcityfarm.co.uk 
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Bristol Food Network:
want to get mucky in a Community Garden? or learn to look after chickens at a City Farm? ever wanted to pluck your own apple from a Shared Orchard? visit this mega city growing resource here .. https://www.bristolfoodnetwork.org University of Bristol Botanic Gardens: 8 RHS Courses and many events throughout the year https://botanic-garden.bristol.ac.uk/ Windmill Hill City Farm: discover what's on here, events and courses https://www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk Community Farm Chew Magna: experience life on the life on the land, learn practical skills in nature conservation and more .. https://www.thecommunityfarm.co.uk |
Avon Organic Group is the local group in Bristol for everyone who is interested in organic gardening and organic foods.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Set up in 1984, Avon Organic Group is affiliated to Garden Organic and the Soil Association. We meet 8 times a year on the 4th Thursday of the month from January to May and September to November - with a programme of talks covering a wide range of subjects of interest to members.
The group welcomes anyone with an enthusiasm for growing and growing organically.
Catch up with us on Facebook here
